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Years ago, it used to be that you’d have to attend a bail hearing after your arrest to see if you could be released on your own recognizance or if you had to post bail before you could be released. But that’s no longer the case. Now, in the days following your arrest...
The reality is that is a criminal conviction can upend life as you know it. It can threaten you with extensive incarceration, devastating fines, and harm to your reputation that can negatively impact your standing in the community, your career, and your relationship...
In New Jersey, the legalization of recreational marijuana has changed the landscape significantly. While people 21 and older can purchase the substance, they can still face charges of driving under the influence if they use it before getting behind the wheel. Like...
A drunk driving conviction can have more serious consequences than you may realize. Even if you manage to escape any significant jail time, you still face the loss of your driver’s license and major fines. Additionally, a DWI conviction could cause you to lose your...
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” It is usually recognized as the words spoken to someone who is being placed under arrest. Even if you have not heard them spoken to you directly, the words may have become so familiar to...
A title search is an important part of a real estate transaction. The purpose of a title search is to verify that no one else holds title to the property other than the seller. Through a title search, any defects or encumbrances on the property can be discovered. As a...
When you’re charged with a crime, the court is going to consider whether you qualify for the appointment of a public defender. This analysis will be based on your financial positioning, with lower income individuals qualifying for such representation. But you don’t...
The criminal system is sometimes portrayed as linear by Hollywood. However, the criminal procedures are anything but straightforward and predictable. While some cases might follow a path that begins with an arrest and charge and ends with a trial and verdict, many...
Police officers have the right to question anyone they believe is suspected of a crime. However, if the person is in police custody, the officer must read them their Miranda rights prior to beginning the interrogation process. The police must tell you of the...
Before the police can arrest you for driving under the influence, they need articulable evidence that gives rise to probable cause. In other words, they simply can’t arrest you on a whim or a hunch. They need observations that indicate that the elements of the crime...